Catherine Verduci worked two jobs while raising children and taking care of her father. She has also experienced homelessness.
Read MoreClifton resident Mohamed Ismail identifies as a queer Muslim American Egyptian immigrant man. He’s studying for a master’s degree and has experienced food insecurity.
Read MoreMonica is an undocumented immigrant and single mother from Ecuador who has worked a string of low-paying jobs. She’s now studying online for a degree in fashion manufacturing.
Read MoreBorn in Puerto Rico, Margarita Rivera came to New Jersey in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. She sustained significant financial losses as a result of the storm.
Read MoreAlexandra survived a brutal sexual assault at a young age and was placed in detention centers and shelters after she ran away multiple times.
Read MoreMontclair resident Chiara D’Agostino holds a master’s degree and has metastatic breast cancer. She cares for a parent with dementia.
Read MorePlainfield resident Learline Jackson works with at-risk youth and is contemplating leaving New Jersey due to the lack of affordable housing.
Read MoreA West Orange resident in her 70s, Lydia Rainbow lives on a fixed income in federally funded housing and struggles to afford health care.
Read MoreNew Brunswick resident John Pollard has struggled to find employment and housing due to systemic discrimination against formerly incarcerated people.
Read MoreNutley native Liz is a senior citizen who is struggling to support herself.
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